VICTOR'S CAFE 52 CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE
Victor's Cafe 52 is a reknowned Cuban restaurant that has been in Manhattan since 1963. I found this recipe in the newspaper about 20 years ago, when Cuban cuisine was quite novel to me. It was a great introduction!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Rice
Time 26m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Wash beans. Soak them in water with 1 large green pepper, sliced, until tender, about 8 hours. Cook beans in same water for 45 minutes.
- In medium skillet, saute sliced onion and remaining green pepper in 2/3 cup olive oil. Once soft, add this to the beans with salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and sugar. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add vinegar and wine; simmer for another hour.
- Meanwhile, in a flat pan, heat 3 T. oil. Fry garlic until it is light brown, then remove garlic from oil and discard.
- Add water and salt to the oil in pan and bring to a boil. Add rice immediately.
- Lower flame, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve beans, stir in 2 t. olive oil and serve the beans over white rice.
- This recipe can be halved easily or the leftovers can be frozen.
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Cheng wong
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Mbali Ndlamlenze
[email protected]I'm a Cuban native and this recipe is spot-on! The beans were cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Raj Gurung
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said the beans were incredibly flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Rashed Alsalman
[email protected]I've never made Cuban black beans and rice before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Lukman Folarin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but I tried this recipe at a friend's house and was pleasantly surprised. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Netsanet Habtamu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Donna Mtz
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Prachanda Shah
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for me, but I added some extra spices and it turned out great! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dan Giovanni
[email protected]I'm not a fan of beans, but I loved this recipe! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Dipak Gurung
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with black beans instead of pork. It turned out great! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Phinehas Bitrus
[email protected]I've never made Cuban black beans and rice before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Anthony Friedman
[email protected]I'm a Cuban native and this recipe is spot-on! The beans were cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Antonio Samlal
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said the beans were incredibly flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with a side of avocado and a sprinkle of cilantro. It's also great as a leftover for lunch the next day.
Chelsea Ratemo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but I tried this recipe at a friend's house and was pleasantly surprised. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!
Abuukar Carabow
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I love serving this dish with a side of fried plantains and a dollop of sour cream.
Ebayen Moses
[email protected]These Cuban black beans and rice were a huge hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make Cuban